PHYSICS OR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

GODOLPHIN SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 2019

Mission Godolphin School exists to educate young women in an environment of excellence in academic endeavour, sport, the arts and personal development, celebrating diversity of community and thought, and respect for all. Godolphin encourages each girl to find her unique talents and abilities, develop her own perspective, and realise her full potential so that she will meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Vision Godolphin will be the school of choice for girls in the South of England from 3 – 18 through the provision of exceptional education in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, unsurpassed in our commitment to educate the whole person. Determined to remain a modern and dynamic institution, Godolphin will honour the traditions of our founder, Elizabeth Godolphin, and build upon our founding ideals to secure the future of our School and our students for generations to come.

Values Godolphin is a value-driven school with a Christian ethos, committed to our founder Elizabeth Godolphin’s belief in the power of education to transform young women’s lives and enable them to succeed in the future. As a school we foster and embody the values of excellence, integrity, open communication, respect for one’s self and others, and service to our community.

General Information Based in Salisbury Wiltshire, Godolphin has been educating girls for almost three centuries and is proud of its heritage. The legacy of this long history is the wealth of wisdom, experience and traditional values which underpin and inform the school as it operates today, very much in the 21st Century.

Godolphin has a clear, modern outlook and is dedicated to equipping girls and young women with the knowledge, qualifications and character to take their place and be successful in the increasingly challenging world that they will inherit. Staff at Godolphin understand the huge amount of pressure there is on young people today, especially girls, and strives to provide them with a safe, supportive but challenging environment where they can take risks, be supported in setbacks and receive encouragement every step of the way.

As well as achieving optimum academic results, Godolphin facilitates the development of confident, well informed and independent young women with a sense of adventure and a real zest for life. This is achieved through excellent teaching, exceptional pastoral care and a comprehensive programme of co-curricular initiatives. Godolphin believes that each individual girl has unique gifts and the School is dedicated to identifying and freeing those gifts so that all girls can thrive. The culture of friendship, encouragement, support and mutual respect within the school is empowering and individuality is celebrated very firmly in the context of an inclusive, supportive and dynamic community. Whether boarding or day, Godolphin girls have a strong sense of belonging.

Academic At Godolphin the staff are passionate about their subjects and about sharing their knowledge with the students. There are several academic extension programmes, including Inspiring Bright Minds and the Alpinists’ Society. There is also a compassionate and supportive SEN department. The school uses baseline data to support assessment and progress. There is an established reporting schedule to provide regular feedback to students and parents. Our personal tutor system aims to support each student academically and pastorally. The School is investing in technology to enhance the learning environment and many classes use iPads and smart TVs in order to enhance progress.

2018 Academic Results 86% of A-level entries achieved A* to B grades

54% of all A-level entries achieved an A* or A grade

Particularly strong results were returned in Biology, Business, Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, Maths, Geography and Physics which reflects the breadth of the subjects the girls choose to study here; whilst STEM remains popular, the humanities and creative subjects continue to remain popular.

Recent Higher Education destinations include Oxford (Classics), Bristol (Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Philosophy & Theology, History), Bath (Natural Sciences, Modern Languages, Biochemistry), Newcastle (Biomedical Sciences), Exeter (History, Exercise and Sports Sciences, PPE), Warwick (Accounting & Finance), Bournemouth (Scriptwriting for Film & TV), Durham (Psychology), Hull York Medical School (Medicine), and Chichester (Musical Theatre & Acting for Film).

At GCSE 65% of grades were at A/7 or above and 93.6% of grades were at A*, A or B (or equivalent grade 5+).

Students take English, Maths, the Sciences, an MFL and 3 free-choice options. Some Fifth Year students take the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics and results are excellent.

Students have a free choice of languages - French, German, Spanish, Mandarin for native speakers, Latin and Greek GCSE for the most able in session time.

The Elizabeth Godolphin Award: A skill-based professional and practical programme The innovative Elizabeth Godolphin Award, named after our founder, is offered to students in the Sixth Form and Year 6 at Godolphin Prep. Promoting the qualities of independence, commitment and excellence, students are challenged to widen their focus. They choose from a range of practical activities to enhance their skills-set. This could be by facilitating a seamless transition from Prep to Senior School; by preparing themselves for higher education or a gap year; acquiring useful life skills such as interview techniques, event management, car maintenance or how to cook a meal for five for £5!

Wellness As important to Godolphin as academic achievement is the wellbeing of the School Community. The excellent pastoral system ensures girls have the support they need through the House system, the Health Centre and their tutors, teachers and Heads of Year. All staff receive regular training in mental health first aid and a School Counsellor is available.

Challenge Students at Godolphin are encouraged to challenge themselves and set a personal target each term to achieve this. Challenges vary from completing the Ten Tors Challenge and the Duke of Edinburgh Award to executing a perfect salute during a CCF parade; from mastering a complicated piano duet and performing it in public to singing a solo at an informal concert.

There are almost 100 Clubs and Societies for girls to participate in and these are complemented by the Godolphin Plus programme which is offered as Junior Plus, Senior Plus and Sixth Form Plus for the boarding community

Opportunity As well as forming part of the curriculum, Art, Drama, Music and Sport are available to all girls at Godolphin through the co-curricular programme. Godolphin art has been exhibited at shows in London and Salisbury. Musicians have performed at the Royal Albert Hall and on the BBC Songs of Praise Senior School Choir of the Year competition. There are two major drama productions per year as well as several smaller productions and the school has its own theatre company – Portal. While embracing a “sport for all” policy Godolphin has secured national champion titles in lacrosse and equestrian and has representation in several sports at national, regional and county level.

Facilities The traditional red brick buildings and oak panelled hall at Godolphin house exceptional facilities which are enjoyed by all the students, from 3 – 18. The indoor swimming pool and fitness suite are used by other schools and members of the community, as is the elegant Performing Arts Centre. There is a separate Sixth Form Centre incorporating an Aroma coffee shop.

The School has recently published its Vision & Commitments, 1726 – 2026, which outlines an exciting and challenging programme of development providing enhanced and state of the art facilities encompassing the ever increasing demand for STEAM subjects and a knowledge centre focussing on multi-media and ICT.

There are three boarding houses: Walters for prep and junior girls (7 – 13)

Cooper for Senior girls (13 – 16)

The Sixth Form Centre – School House and the Jerred Study Centre

Godolphin Prep The school operates a whole school approach. Situated on the same site, Godolphin Prep is an integral part of Godolphin and the Prep girls having access to all facilities at the school. These include the outstanding art department, swimming pool and sports facilities, science and IT labs and the Performing Arts Centre. Specialist teaching staff are shared between the Senior and Prep schools.

Transition to the senior school is made as seamless as possible and Year 6 girls in the Prep participate in a bespoke Elizabeth Godolphin Award programme, which prepares them for the change from Prep to Senior School.

Most girls move from Godolphin Prep to the Senior School via the bespoke Godolphin 11+ Assessment process.

“A very special place to grow-up in”

Good Schools Guide

“Here is a school where the girls achieve success without stress”

Tatler Schools Guide

“Thank you for everything you have done for our daughter – not only for the excellent exam results but for the wonderful young lady she has become”

Parent quote

“The quality of the girls’ achievements in academic and extra-curricular activities is excellent. From the EYFS, and throughout the school, the girls are highly articulate and show a wide range of well-developed skills.”

ISI Inspection

Science Faculty and Physics Department Information

Science plays an important role in the curriculum of the school and Physics is an extremely popular subject choice at AS/A level. A desire to take Physics on to AS/A level is in no small part due to the enthusiasm with which it is taught throughout all of the years within the school.

The Science Faculty currently consists of 11 members of staff: 8 teachers and 3 full-time Technicians. The Head of Science is also the head of Chemistry and line manages the Heads of Biology and Physics. The Physics Department currently consists of three members of staff teaching to AS/A level.

The Science Faculty is housed in the Science and Technology block and comprises of 7 laboratories, 1 meeting room, 3 prep labs and a Science staff room.

Students in years 7 to 9 (1 to 3) follow Faculty designed curriculums working towards Separate or Double award IGCSE examinations (Edexcel/Pearson) covered in years 10 and 11 (4 & 5).

Students in years 12 & 13 (Lower and Upper Sixth) have the option to take A levels in Biology (Edexcel/Pearson), Chemistry (Edexcel/Pearson), Physics (AQA) and Geology (WJEC).

Job Description Title: Physics or Science Technician

Start date: September 2019

Reporting to: Head of Physics, Senior Science Technician

Location: Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury SP1 2RB. (0)1722 430500

Person Specification

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Physics or Science laboratory technician to support the Physics and Science department, to commence in September 2018. The role involves supporting teaching and learning within the Physics and Science department by the management of the laboratories and prep room and through the monitoring, setting up of equipment and resources for daily teaching and assessed practicals. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and confident working unsupervised, technically skilled, have good attention to detail and communicate effectively with pupils and staff. Working closely with the teaching staff, you will be required to demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in addition to the technical skills necessary to support practical work up to A-level standard. We are seeking someone who is a strong team player and who is willing to go the extra mile to support their colleagues.

If you have any questions then please feel free to contact Dr Thrower (Head of Science) on throwerc@godolphin.org.

Role Description

Job Purpose: To support the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities within science lessons in order to optimise teaching and learning.

Teaching and Learning:

Prepare, set out and clear away equipment and materials for lessons and core practical experiments and examinations.

Prepare, in advance, the appropriate equipment, solutions and materials for practical experiments and examination tasks.

Trial, and assist staff in trialling, any experiments prior to lessons or exams. Where relevant, assist in the mounting of displays and visual aids. Provide assistance to the teacher during lessons, particularly if any equipment malfunctions. Assist pupils in safely using equipment and undertaking experiments, particularly core

practical experiments and giving demonstrations where appropriate. Keep a log book of experiments, with records of equipment, H&S etc. Where appropriate, photocopy the relevant resources required. Participate in internal department activities such as the science quiz, science events & parents’

day

Health and Safety:

Check risk assessments are relevant and employed correctly, reminding staff where appropriate.

Ensure that correct and safe procedures are used in the preparation and setting up of experiments and lab equipment, using CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure that all relevant hazard information accompanies an experiment, and consult/intervene if there are indications of unsafe procedures being used within the lab.

Administer the storage, management and use of the radioactive sources under direction of the RPS (schools).

Be aware of all relevant emergency procedures and take prompt action to deal appropriately with spillages and breakages.

Ensure correct and safe procedures are carried out when using radioactive sources and high voltage power supplies.

Be aware of CLEAPSS and Hazcards, as appropriate.

Management of resources:

Maintain the inventory and undertake stock control. Purchase equipment, materials, textbooks and visual aids in order to ensure that appropriate levels of stock are held.

Where appropriate, make equipment required. Manage, within the constraints of space, the safe, organised and tidy storage of apparatus and

materials. Ensure that the Prep Room and other work areas, including the labs, are kept clean, tidy and in

good working order. Arrange for the testing and/or servicing of electrical equipment. Maintain resources to the required standards, including routine repairs. Keep and update/amend a log book of experiments and activities. Organise any sets of equipment necessary for field trips.

Training and Development:

Participate in training courses offered by outside agencies in order to further relevant knowledge and skills and to keep up to date with technical and H&S requirements relevant to the job.

Attend department meetings and staff meetings. Hold an up-to-date first aid qualification (training will be provided by the school).

Application process and salary details For an application form, please visit: https://www.godolphin.org/community/vacancies or contact Mrs Wilson on wilsonj@godolphin.org. Please do not send a curriculum vitae. Your application, including the names of two professional referees, should reach Mrs Wilson Godolphin School, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2RA by 9am on Friday 24 May.

The salary will be £18,695 per annum. The post-holder is entitled to 40 days of paid holiday during each School holiday year period, with 2 weeks to be taken during the Christmas Holiday, 2 weeks during the Easter Holiday and 4 weeks during the Summer Holiday. In addition, up to 2 weeks unpaid holiday may be granted in the summer.

Godolphin is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment. The successful application will be subject to enhanced clearance through the DBS. We reserve the right to appoint at any stage in the application process.

March 2019